10-28-26 Fed Decision: Will Markets Rally? | Before the Bell

Wall Street faces a critical test as the Federal Reserve prepares its interest rate decision and major technology companies report earnings. Will the Fed raise rates again, or could another hike trigger an economic slowdown and stock market volatility? Lance Roberts examines why expectations for Fed policy have shifted dramatically in just one month, despite oil prices remaining near $100 per barrel. With inflation concerns, falling Treasury yields, and questions surrounding AI financing, the Fed's decision and accompanying commentary could determine the market's next move. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has reclaimed its 50-day moving average but remains trapped in a consolidation range, with resistance near the 20-day moving average. Technology stocks are showing renewed strength as investors begin rotating from value back toward growth. Could mega-cap earnings, improving market momentum, and historically favorable November and December seasonality set the stage for a year-end rally? Roberts discusses the risks of chasing the market before a confirmed buy signal, opportunities in beaten-down technology stocks, profit-taking in extended value positions, and why disciplined portfolio management remains essential ahead of the Fed decision, economic reports, and midterm elections. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/j_Kb9NBZyw0 --- REGISTER for our next in-person event, "Retirement Blueprint: 12 Steps to a Financially Savvy & Secure Retirement," Saturday, November 7: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/ ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #FederalReserve #StockMarket #InterestRates #SP500 #MarketOutlook